Ana Tavares Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Hello everyone, greetings from the south of the world. I started my whole 30 yesterday, September 9th. I am Brazilian and my diet is a little different from the ones I see here, but I thought I would give this program a try, since I've been experiencing some terrible skin break outs and allergies in the past few years and I am pretty sure it is related to food, especially dairy, which I have given up, but not totally (like they say in the book, even the small amounts can damage you…). I still eat cheese and desserts with dairy once in a while and that will be the toughest part to give up for me! I've also been experiencing bloating and diarrhea mixed with constipation and although I live my life around this episodes, everyone will agree that is not optimal health! Also what will be hard is that the primary foundation of a Brazilian diet consists of rice and beans. Two big time villains in the ISWF diet. People will find me totally weird saying no to beans, but I'll have to learn how to deal with that lol. The good news is that fruits and vegetables are fresh all year long and all our beef are grass-fed and readily accessible, and is also easy to find organic chicken (although I am pretty sure they are not only grass fed, but also fed with organic corn and soy, is that a problem?!). So, today is day two and I felt really really hungry mid afternoon. Breakfast: 3 eggs scrambled with clarified butter and tomatoes (I am still not sure if I should eat this much, I am 5'4'' and weigh around 115 pounds, but the book says we should eat the amount of eggs that we can hold in one hand) ½ avocado Snack (felt hungry, like stomach complaining style) 1 tablespoon coconut butter 3 dried apricots Lunch Pumpkin, meatballs, stir-fry kale, lettuce and other leaves seasoned with olive oil… Snack (felt really really hungry, stomach screaming style) Eggplant caponata (about 3 tablespoons) 2 Brazilian nuts After maybe one hour I was still feeling really really hungrt! Is this normal?! Dinner Grilled chicken breasts, green leaves, olive oil for seasoning and more pumpkin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi ana Isn't it great how culturally diverse the forums are? I'm in Australia! Your meals sound good, but if you're hungry inbetween, try increasing the portion sizes, particularly the protein and fat. Don't be afraid of eating! If you're struggling to fit in enough food perhaps add an extra meal? Snacking is discouraged, but If you need a snack go for a mini meal of protein, vegies and fat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryd Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Hi Ana - my first whole 30 - but I have been wheat/grain free for over a year - lost a lot of physical issues doing that. I am on day 17 today and I had some "hunger issues" the first week or so. I started using Coconut Oil to cook with and when I use it instead of ghee - I am more satiated. I've also added sweet potato in various ways. Rice and beans also gave me a lot of issues. Best advice so far is to stick with it! Welcome -I'm from Ohio.......US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hello guys! Thank you all for your feedback.And it is really great to know there is so much diversity going on here! Today was day 3 and I felt almost everyone of the symptons listed on the mail sent by Whole 30 team this morning. I woke up almost starving! I usually wake up hungry in the morning, but this time was different, the feeling was much stronger! And when I looked at myself on the mirror I was terrified to notice major acne in my face because my lips have some swelling of a zit right above them! Unbelievable, it's been only 3 days, how is that possible? And also my bowel is not helping me either, it's been really strange these days... What about the lethargy? I felt like a truck ran over my head! Is this all lack of carbs? I am trying to analyse my previous diet because I really thought that it was a nice diet. Aparently not! Aparently my body is indeed too reliant on carbs... I will try really hard tomorrow not to snack, but today I couldn't because I really felt hungry. So I'll increase the size of my portions! My husband had lunch with me today and he couldn't believe the size of my plate, it was huge..... It had chicken breast, green leaves, purple leaves,grated carrots, stir-fry kale, pumpkin with onions, and a really nice amount of olives mixed with capers, tomatos, parsley and garlic, seasoned with black pepper and salt. It was delicious! But still, 3 hours later, as usual, I was hungry again! Is this because I am used to eat mid afternoon? Or is it because I don't have the rice and beans anymore and they were giving me too much carbs? But I usually ate small amounts of these two, like 3 tablespoons each... Well, I'll have to be patient! Lots of questions around my head though! Good night! And let's hope day 4 has less hungriness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physibeth Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 If you have not seen this post it will help you know what is coming: http://whole9life.com/2013/08/revised-timeline/ What you are experiencing is pretty normal. If your body is used to eating several meals a day it might take some time to adjust. Like Amber said try eating more protein and fat and if you still can't make it have a mini meal. Eventually your body will adjust. Try going for fattier cuts of meat if you can get them well sourced (like chicken thighs instead of breasts for example). Maybe plan for a while to eat at the higher end of the template (2 palms of protein and 2 servings of fat) and if you can't finish your entire meal save the leftovers for a ready made mini meal. Just make sure you sample all the areas of your plate (don't eat all the protein and decide you are too full for the veggies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi guys! Right nos is almost lunch and I am still not hungry, good sign for me! I had 3 eggs with palm /coconut oil, 1/4 avocado and 1 banana! That was my post workout meal/breakfast. I still have to figure out how to eat the protein and carbs right after the training with no fat.... The thoughest part has been my pre workout meals. I was used to comfy banana fried with coconut oil and sprinkled with cinnamon and slivered almonds. I know agree that is my way of sneaking sweet treats on my day. I would even put some honey on it. Right the first meal. And know I can't have carbs before the workout. I am kind of sad lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Your postWO/breakfast wasn't really either - it had fat, and no vegies! You could have the eggs and avo before working out, then lean protein and starchy vegies after. You could have meal one later on I usually have chicken breast and baked sweet potato postWO. I pre cook both the protein and potato and just put some in a container before I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi amberino21! I agree. I definetely have to improve the veggie part of my breakfast. I really like comfy food in the morning and that is not sweet potatoes and chicken for me! But I am willing to change. I have some yams in the fridge and will try them on the next post WOD meal. I do make up for that on the other two meals. Lots of veggies all over the plate. I am pretty sure more than 4/5 cups per meal. Thanks for the support and feedback! It's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hy Physibeth! Thank you for your tip. I have read about the timeline and is pretty much what I have been feeling each day. Which is good to know that is completely normal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberino21 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi amberino21! I agree. I definetely have to improve the veggie part of my breakfast. I really like comfy food in the morning and that is not sweet potatoes and chicken for me! But I am willing to change. I have some yams in the fridge and will try them on the next post WOD meal. I do make up for that on the other two meals. Lots of veggies all over the plate. I am pretty sure more than 4/5 cups per meal. Thanks for the support and feedback! It's great! Your pre and postWO food should be on top of your three meals - I don't see either as a meal, its something that gets eaten because its required. I know I certainly don't get the same enjoyment from it as sitting down to a delicious meal! Have your postWO immediately following exercise, then your meal 1 a little later - you can enjoy the protein/fat/vegies with a bit of fruit then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Ok! Lesson learned! Meal 2 of the day. Went to a traditional steakhouse with my father, they make great barbecue. lots of green leaves, like arugula, lettuce, and others I can't remember their english names lol Some cooked beets Different cuts of meat from beef and chicken. Even had chicken heart, which may sound odd, but is delicious, I love it! I didn't felt hungry in the afternoon! Meal 3 Carpaccio with more green leaves and capers, seasoned with olive oil, delicious! Ok, day 4 was really good, I know have to improve my breakfast and WOD meals. And prepare myself for the dangers of the weekend. I always fail with my healthy lifestyle on weekends. But this time is for real. No failure! Oh and I almost forgot to mention: I decided not to use clarified butter as oil for me. Even though it is compliant with WHOLE30, I have some doubts about it regarding my skin allergies and my bowel working. Let's see how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Good evening everyone. Today was day 5 and I am beginning to learn my way through WHOLE30. With the experience of these 5 days I'll adjust the meals for the ones that are coming. Today is friday and since my veggie eating increased significantly, I ran out of them earlier than I thought! Saturday grocery will be mandatory! And meal planning too. It is indeed of extreme importance this meal planning thing. It does help you a lot to keep on track. Day 5 Pre-WOD 01 egg and 1/2 avocado Pos-WOD / Meal 1 (08:30) 3 eggs with coconut oil and some yam and 01 banana. I did not add the "bonus meal" because I had pilates today and it is really light, no intense training. I know it is still not ideal for the pos WOD, since it has too much fat, but as amberino21 advised me, I put on my grocery list some chicken to shred and have it with sweet potatoes in the morning...Let's see how that goes. I must confess that having yams or sweet potatoes 8 am is not really my idea of breakfast.... At least I know that they will fit better with the chicken, which is the only protein I can think of eating in the morning instead of eggs. Turkey is a mission impossible to find organic around here, and that would be a nice option too, I imagine... No fish, beef or pork in the morning please... I love eating in the morning, MEAL 1 is my favorite meal, but I have to learn that it has to change....Just reflecting now. I did not felt hungry in between MEAL 1 and 2. At least not enought to make me want to snack. My strategy not to snack is being simply not preparing the snacks. If I do prepare them "just in case" I will eat for sure. And I am okay with staying a little hungry until next meal, the problem is to almost starve (I know I am exaggerating...but still.) Meal 2 (12:30) Lettuce, radicchio, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes seasoned with pesto sauce. Stir-fry kale, pumpkin, beets White fish with same sauce I had some days ago (olives, capers, tomato, parsley, garlic and olive oil, really delicious) Between Meal 2 and Meal 3 I felt the hungriness around 4 pm, but since I did not have any snack, I tried to forget about it and concentrate on work. And it actually worked. So I am still not sure if that was me being hungry or just craving the snack I am used to eat this time of the day. Meal 3 (19:00) I arrived at home feeling hungry, but not suffering like the previous days, just hungry. Lettuce and radicchio seasoned with pesto sauce ( same salad of Meal 2, but I ran out of carrots an tomatoes, unbelievable!) Eggplant caponata Beef stew made with bone broth (homemade!), mushrooms, leek, and other seasonings (all Whole 30 approved). Beets Well, I found day 5 smooth! But now is the weekend and along with it come the temptations, especially saturday night wine with husband... He is fine with me not drinking, but I do enjoy having some wine on the weekends. I must agree it is a drink with no brakes. When I am feeling stressed or emotionally unstable I can turn out to alcohol to relax. And of course that is not healthy at all. No clarified butter yesterday and today and I felt my bowel better than the other days. When this WHOLE30 is over, I will reintroduce it alone, to see how my body responds to it. The terrible acne that appeared on my face on wednesday is a lot better now. It was really scared, because my lips were swollen. My skin allergy is still around, but this one can take weeks to disappear, and show up again really strong in one day. I do hope I can figure out what triggers this one, especially with summer coming, because it worses during summer time. Have a nice weekend everyone, and thank you for listening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hello again. Days 6 and 7 went better than I thought. That is probably because we did not have any special plans for the weekend, so sticking to Whole30 when you don't have to face birthdays, weddings and celebrations in general is definetely easier. So I don't lose track I'll post Days 6 and 7. Day 6 Meal 1 Scrambled eggs in coconut oil with tomatoes and onions 01 banana Went for a running and it was really hot and dry, so after I finished it I had some coconut water. It counts as fruit, so it was probably wrong doing that, I am not sure actually... It is really refreshing tough and it helps on the rehydration of the body, anyways, I bet you guys know that Meal 2 Same beef stew from yesterday with some pumpkin and green leaves At this time I hadn't done my grocery shopping yet, so not so much vegetables around. But the beef stew had some vegetable on it, so it helps! Meal 3 Green leaves White fish with same sauce from previous days (olivers, capers, tomatoes, olive oil) That is it for Day 6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 Day 7 Meal 1 Scrambled eggs in coconut oil with eggplant caponata Black coffee (I always dring black coffee, just forget to put here!) My husband asked me to prepare chicken livers because he used to eat them as a kid with potatoes, so I searched a WHOLE30 friendly recipe and found a really nice one. We both approved, it is delicious! http://eatdrinkpaleo.com.au/fried-chicken-livers-recipe-with-thyme-garlic-leeks/ Meal 2 Lettuce, radichio, green beans, carrots, tomatoes seasoned with olive oil Chicken liver (recipe above) Roasted sweet potatoes Just deliciousness! Meal 3 White fish ceviche with purple onions, tomatoes, parsley, lime juice and olive oil Grean leaves with figs and some cashews sprinkled seasoned with olive oil and apple vinegar. First WHOLE30 weekend is over! I can't believe it. Now I have to prepare myself for the next two. They will be a really challenge, as the next one I'm doing a small trip to the beach and the other I am visiting my parents in my hometown. This visit is my biggest concern because there is going to be a party for my husband and the main meal will be the traditional "feijoada". It consists of black beans with pork parts. I know I am safe with the pork parts, but how am I going to say that I just want the pork parts and no beans? And I'll have to ask in advance because they are mixed together hours before... I'll have to think about a really big excuse not to have that dish. Any ideas?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 16, 2013 Author Share Posted September 16, 2013 And my challenge for tomorrow is on my breakfast. I have some leftover of the beef stew and the pumpkin and I am preparing to eat them in the morning. Really really odd for me, but I am willing to give it a try. Well, good night everyone, tomorro I'll write here how that went... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 I did it! I had the leftover beef stew and pumpkin for breakfast. I tought I would feel disgusted or something, but it was the other way around, I felt satisfied and really enjoyed this meal. Great! Day 8 Meal 1 Leftover beef stew and pumpkin 01 banana Black coffee Meal 2 I think the right way to say is stuffed beef, or maybe rolled beef, I am not sure lol Anyways, I stuffed the beef with carrots, onions and bacon (compliant one!) and did it with homemade bone broth sauce (broth and tomato sauce) That will be my meal 2 for a couple of days! Broccoli, stir-fry collard ( I think the other days what I had was collard, not kale, the important thing is they are all beatiful dark green leaves!) Yellow Sweet potato Jiló (not sure what is the translation, very regional this one...) Red bell peppers in olive oil (nom nom paleo recipe!) Olive oil for seasoning. Pre-WOD 2 HB eggs Post-WOD Banana and a portion of the ceviche (no fats!) Felt really strong in this WOD session. Meal 3 Same ceviche from Day 7 Dark leaves and lettuce seasoned with olive oil and lemon. I am really craving snacks between Meals 2 and 3. Not bringing any snacks to work has been powerful. What I am afraid is how long this craving will last and If I am going to be able to control it after WHOLE30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Things got a little hectic this days, so I wasn't able to post... To my own accountability, here it goes: Day 9 Meal 1 Eggs in coconut/palm oil with bell peppers Meal 2 Yellow sweet potatoes Green leaves Stir-fry collards Brocolli stuffed beef Meal 3 Beef carpaccio salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana Tavares Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Day 10 MEal 1 Eggs in coconut/palm oil with eggplant caponata Meal 2 Yellow sweet potatoes Green leaves Stir-fry collards Brocolli Ground beef MEal 3 Green beans with oil Ground beef Coconut and mushroom soup with chicken homemade broth. PRE-WOD: 2 HB eggs with homemade mayo POS-WOD shredded chicken with sweet potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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